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GRITTY

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Gritty.

Gritty - as an adjective satellite

Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

Example: "Granular sugar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coarse-grainedfarinaceous16grainy10granular9granulose10mealy10

Willing to face danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
game7gamey11gamy10mettlesome14spirited11spunky15

Gritty - as an adjective

Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.

Spirited; resolute; unyielding.

Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.

Example Sentences

"The beach was covered in gritty sand."
"He scrubbed his hands to remove the gritty dirt."
"The detective's gritty determination led to the capture of the criminal."
"The old building had a gritty appearance with its peeling paint and cracked windows."
"She couldn't see through the gritty fog."
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Word Game Points

Is GRITTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gritty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRITTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GRITTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gritty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRITTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GRITTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gritty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRITTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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